Dear Colleague,
We are excited to announce that Rezzil is a new sports-tech startup confirmed to present at our upcoming Upside VIP Lunch at the 2026 PSPA Conference in Atlanta.
⚽ Upside VIP Lunch
📅 December 18, 2026, 12 pm - 2.30 pm
📍 Atlanta, Georgia, US Soccer HQ
The event will bring together approximately 200 leading MLS and NWSL practitioners and decision-makers, including Performance Directors, Heads of Athletic Therapy, Directors of Rehabilitation, Sports Scientists and representatives from clubs across the leagues.
Each presenting startup will be able to present for 15 minutes to MLS/NWSL practitioners, have a booth and be part of a speed dating session with the teams.
Due to high demand, we extended the number of presenting startups to ten. Next week we plan to announce some new startups presenting at our VIP Lunch, We have a lot of startups interested in taking the last three spots so please reach out to us ASAP if interested in presenting.
🚀 Meet the New Presenting Startup
👓 Rezzil
Rezzil (www.rezzil.com) is a pioneering Movement Intelligence company transforming how elite sport measures, develops and optimises performance. Founded in Manchester, UK, Rezzil turns movement into actionable insights, helping athletes and sporting organisations unlock performance through innovative technology, data, and immersive training.
At the heart of its performance offering is Rezzil Review that transforms match footage into immersive 3D environments, giving coaches and players new perspectives on game analysis, tactical understanding, and preparation. By revisiting key moments from different viewpoints, teams can uncover insights that traditional video alone cannot provide.
Rezzil Index, compliments this offering, an advanced platform that enables professional teams to assess, benchmark and develop the cognitive and physical capabilities that underpin elite performance. Through sport-specific VR training simulations and data-driven insights, Rezzil helps players sharpen decision-making, spatial awareness, scanning, reaction time, and performance under pressure, while supporting rehabilitation and return-to-play programmes.
Trusted across elite sport, Rezzil works with organisations including Brentford, Burnley FC, Monaco, Red Bull and more to support player development, performance analysis and rehabilitation. By combining technology, research and practical sporting expertise, Rezzil is helping teams better understand their athletes, make more informed decisions and find new ways to unlock their full potential. In 2024, the Premier League entered a four-year strategic partnership and took an equity stake in Rezzil, further strengthening its position in immersive sports technology.
Here is a video of Rezzil’s performance solution for teams
You can watch the video interview we did with Rezzil CEO:
🔥🥽Upside Chat: Upside Chat with Andy Etches, Founder of Rezzil, a Leading Sports Tech Company Focusing on VR, AR and Data.
This week, we have the honor to interview Andy Etches, Founder of Rezzil, a leading sports technology company focusing on VR, AR and data.
⚠️ Only Three Presentation Spots Remain
Selected sports technology vendors will have the opportunity to:
Present directly to MLS and NWSL teams and practitioners
Demonstrate and exhibit their technology
Receive feedback from experienced sports performance professionals
Participate in meaningful conversations with key decision-makers
Explore potential pilots, partnerships and commercial opportunities
Build relationships in an intimate, highly targeted environment
We already have 7 vendors confirmed to present so if you are Interested in the last 3 spots to present please reach out to us ASAP at julien@upsideglobal.co before the last spots are gone. We have lots of startups who are interested so we won’t be able to accommodate everyone.
Last year’s Upside VIP Dinner welcomed more than 50 practitioners representing over 20 MLS clubs.
You can view the recap and recorded panel discussions and presentations here:
🚀 COMING IN Q1 2027: UPSIDE SPORTS TECH INVESTMENT VIP DINNER — NYC!
We’re excited to announce that Upside is planning an exclusive Sports Tech Investment VIP Dinner in New York City in Q1 2027!
The goal? Bring together leading investors, sports team owners, executives, and innovative startup founders for an evening of investment opportunities, meaningful connections, and networking.
📍 Location: An exclusive private club in NYC
📅 Date: Q1 2027 (TBA)
👥 50 top executives, including Top sports tech VCs, team owners, sports executives, and founders
🚀 8 selected sports tech startups will have the opportunity to pitch directly to investors
🤝 Networking with key decision-makers across sports, technology, and venture capital
Our mission is simple: Connect the next generation of sports tech startups with the investors and industry leaders who can help them grow.
📩 Are you a sports tech startup looking to raise capital?
We’re now welcoming expressions of interest from startups interested in pitching at the event.
Email julien@upsideglobal.co to learn more and express your interest.
More details coming soon!
📅 What’s Next for Upside
🇫🇷 Upside Tech Summit—France
📅 2nd half of 2027
📍 France
We are planning to host this summit at a major stadium, bringing together leading organizations from Ligue 1, the Premier League, LaLiga, international rugby, basketball, the NBA, MLS, the NFL and other elite sports.
We are also developing additional Upside VIP events with major leagues, teams, VCs across the United States and Europe in 2026 and 2027.
Interested in attending, speaking, presenting, exhibiting or sponsoring an upcoming Upside event? Contact me at julien@upsideglobal.co.
Best,
Julien
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